Half of Haiti’s population struggles with hunger amid gang conflicts. Picture Courtesy: A Conspiracy of Hope Blog.
(The Post News) – A recent report revealed that Haiti is experiencing a significant humanitarian emergency as approximately 5.41 million individuals, equating to nearly half of the nation’s population, are struggling with severe food scarcity.
This alarming figure is currently rising due to gang disputes, high inflation, and political unrest.The report states that Haiti is still dealing with a deteriorating humanitarian crisis, as high levels of armed gang violence are disrupting daily life, causing more individuals to evacuate their residences, and leading to increased levels of acute food insecurity.
The world’s hunger watchdog warned that six thousand people are “experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger” out of the total. Families have to make a choice between their safety and their capacity to stay alive. Many individuals are leaving their homes because they can’t access food or necessary medical care.
Marie Claire, a mother of three living in Cité Soleil, emphasized the difficulties that families encounter in feeding their loved ones. The cost has increased by 100%. “We cannot afford it financially.”
In Haiti, there has been a significant rise in violence, as gangs now dominate over 80 percent of Port-au-Prince, leading to a large number of people being forced to flee their homes. Over 200,000 people had been forced to leave their homes due to gang violence in their own country, as reported by the United Nations.
Amid the chaos, inflation has risen, causing food prices to increase by over 30% in the past year, making basic necessities unaffordable for many people. Global organizations are expressing worries, with the World Food Programme (WFP) underlining the urgent requirement for prompt humanitarian assistance.
As Haiti confronts these difficulties, the global community needs to unite in delivering crucial assistance. Humanitarian assistance is crucial, but it should be complemented by sustainable measures to achieve lasting peace.
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